TWI751650B - Bicycle operating device - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, a brake operating member, an additional operating member, an electrical switch, and a wireless communication unit. The brake operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The additional operating member is movably coupled to the brake operating member. The electrical switch is to provide an electric signal in response to a movement of the additional operating member. The electrical switch is disposed at the additional operating member. The wireless communication unit is connected to the electrical switch to transmit a wireless signal based on the electric signal. The wireless communication unit is disposed at one of the base member and the brake operating member.

Description

bicycle operating device

The present invention relates to bicycle operating devices.

Cycling is becoming an increasingly popular form of recreation as well as a means of transportation. In addition, cycling has become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation, or competition, the bicycle industry is constantly improving various components of the bicycle. One bicycle component that has been extensively redesigned is the handling device.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a bicycle operating device includes a base member, a brake operating member, an additional operating member, an electric switch, and a wireless communication unit. The brake operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The additional operating member is movably coupled to the brake operating member. The electrical switch provides an electrical signal in response to movement of the additional operating member. An electrical switch is provided to the additional operating member. The wireless communication unit is connected to the electrical switch to The wireless signal is sent according to the electrical signal. The wireless communication unit is provided on one of the base member and the brake operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect, since the wireless communication unit is provided to one of the base member and the brake operating member, compared to the case where the wireless communication unit is provided to the additional operating member, the operation of the bicycle operating device can be improved. Design freedom.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the first aspect is constructed such that the brake operating member includes an actuating portion arranged to face the electric switch for pressing in response to movement of the additional operating member Piezo switch.

With the bicycle operating device according to the second aspect, the electric switch can be easily pressed using the movement of the additional operating member.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the second aspect is constructed such that the actuating portion includes a protrusion facing the electric switch.

With the bicycle operating device according to the third aspect, the movement of the additional operating member can be transmitted to the electric switch using the protrusion.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects further includes a cable operating structure coupled to the brake operating member in response to the brake operating member opposing The mechanical control cable is moved in response to movement of the base member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourth aspect, the bicycle brake device and the bicycle electrical assembly can be operated via the mechanical control cable and wireless communication, respectively, using the brake operating member and the additional operating member.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects further includes a hydraulic unit coupled to the brake operating member in response to a movement of the brake operating member relative to the base member move to generate hydraulic pressure.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifth aspect, the bicycle brake device and the bicycle electrical assembly can be operated via hydraulic fluid and wireless communication, respectively, using the brake operating member and the additional operating member.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects further includes a notification unit provided on at least one of the base member, the brake operating member, and the additional operating member on the person.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixth aspect, information on the bicycle operating device can be notified to the user.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the sixth aspect is constructed such that the notification unit is connected to the wireless communication unit to notify the user of the status of the wireless communication unit.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventh aspect, the condition of the wireless communication unit can be checked.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects is constructed such that the base member includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is configured to be coupled to the handlebar in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device is mounted to the handlebar. The second end portion is opposite to the first end portion. A brake operating member is movably coupled to the second end portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighth aspect, a distance can be provided between the handlebar and the brake operating member. Therefore, the brake operating member can be easily operated.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the eighth aspect is constructed such that the first end portion includes a mounting surface having a curved shape corresponding to the drop handlebar.

With the bicycle operating device according to the ninth aspect, the bicycle operating device can be stably fixed to the sinker handlebar.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the eighth or ninth aspect is constructed such that the base member includes a grip portion disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the tenth aspect, the grip portion allows the user to easily operate at least one of the brake operating member and the additional operating member.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects is constructed such that the second end portion includes a saddle bridge portion.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eleventh aspect, the saddle bridge portion allows the user to lean on the base member during cycling.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects is constructed such that the first end portion is constructed to be coupled to the handlebar in the mounted state handle the end.

With the bicycle operating device according to the twelfth aspect, the bicycle operating device can be utilized as the handlebar operating device.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects is constructed such that the brake operating member can be positioned between the first rest position and the first operating position with respect to the base member pivot between. In the rest state in which the brake operating member is in the first rest position, the additional operating member is at least partially closer to the first end portion than the brake operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, the operability of the additional operating member can be improved compared to the case where the additional operating member is farther from the first end portion than the brake operating member.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects is constructed such that the brake operating member is pivotably coupled to the base member in the first direction. The additional operating member is pivotally coupled to the brake operating member in the second direction. The second direction is different from the first direction. The electrical switch is configured to provide an electrical signal in response to movement of the additional operating member in the second direction.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, the movement of the additional operating member and the movement of the brake operating member can be distinguished. This allows the user to easily recognize each of the movement of the brake operating member and the movement of the additional operating member while simplifying the structure of the bicycle operating device.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth aspect is constructed such that the brake operating member is pivotable in the first direction relative to the base member about the first pivot axis. The additional operating member is pivotable in a second direction relative to the brake operating member about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is not parallel to the first pivot axis.

With the bicycle operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, the movement of the additional operating member and the movement of the brake operating member can be effectively distinguished. This allows the user to easily recognize each of the movement of the brake operating member and the movement of the additional operating member while simplifying the structure of the bicycle operating device.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the fourteenth or fifteenth aspect is constructed such that the brake operating member is pivotable in the first direction relative to the base member about the first pivot axis. The additional operating member is pivotable in a second direction relative to the brake operating member about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is provided above the first pivot axis in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device is mounted on the handlebar.

With the bicycle operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, it is possible to make the radius of the pivotal movement of the additional operating member longer compared to, for example, the case where the second pivot axis is provided below the first pivot axis in the mounted state . This may reduce changes in the orientation of the additional operating member relative to the brake operating member as the additional operating member pivots relative to the brake operating member about the second pivot axis. Therefore, the movement of the additional operating member relative to the brake operating member can be stabilized.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects further includes a power source connected to at least one of the electrical switch and the wireless communication unit.

With the bicycle operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, power can be supplied to the at least one of the electrical switch and the wireless communication unit.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, according to the seventeenth aspect The bicycle operating device is constructed such that a power source is provided on at least one of the base member, the brake operating member, and the additional operating member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the eighteenth aspect, the bicycle operating device including the power source can be operated as a single unit.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the bicycle operating device according to the eighteenth aspect is constructed such that a power source is provided to the base member.

With the bicycle operating device according to the nineteenth aspect, the bicycle operating device including the power source can be operated as a single unit.

An appreciation of the invention and its many attendant advantages can be readily obtained as the invention and its many attendant advantages are better understood by reference to the following detailed description considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. a more complete evaluation.

10: Bicycle operating device

12: Base member

12A: First end part

12B: Second end part

12C: Grip part

12D: Saddle bridge part

12E: Mounting Surface

13A: base body

13B: Grip

14: Brake operating member

14X: Dotted line

14X1: Remote part

14X2: Proximal part

16: Additional operating components

18: Install the clamp

20: First pivot pin

21: First biasing member

22: Coupling structure

24: Second pivot pin

30: Cable operation structure

32: Cable attachment part

34: Electric switch

36: Rods

36A: First rod end

36B: Second rod end

38: Attachment part

38A: Attaching the base

38B: Cover

38C: Internal space

39: Electronic substrate

40: Actuating part

40A: Protrusion

42: Receive part

44: Second biasing member

46: Button Components

48: Wireless communication unit, wireless communication circuit

48A: Processor

48B: Memory

48C: Signal generation circuit

48D: Signal sending circuit

48E: Signal receiving circuit

48F: Voltage regulator

48Y: Wireless communication unit

48Z: Wireless Communication Unit

49: Additional attachment part

49A: Additional Attachment Base

49B: Additional cover

49C: Additional interior space

50: Electrical wiring

51: Additional electronic substrate

52: Antenna

54: Notification Unit

54X: Announcement unit

54Y: Notification Unit

54Z: Notification Unit

55: Transparent window

56: Power

56A: battery

56B: Electric energy generating element

56C: Rectifier circuit

56X: Power

56Y: Power

56Z: Power

58: Battery holder

210: Bicycle operating device

249: Additional Attachment Parts

249A: Additional Attachment Base

249B: Additional cover

249C: Additional interior space

310: Bicycle operating device

360: Hydraulic Unit

362: Hydraulic cylinder barrel

364: Piston

365: Return Spring

366: Piston Rod

368: Hydraulic Reservoir

370: Hydraulic chamber

410: Bicycle operating device

412: Base member

412A: First End Section

412B: Second end part

413: Mounting holes

A1: The first pivot axis

A2: Second pivot axis

BC1: Bicycle Brake

BC2: Bicycle Electric Components, Electric Shifter

C1: Control element, mechanical control cable

C11: Shell Cover

C12: inner steel wire

C31: Hydraulic Hose

CP: Bicycle lateral center plane

D1: first direction

D2: Second direction

H: handlebar, sink handlebar

H1: Curved part

H4: Bullhorn handlebars, handlebars

H41: handle end

M1-1~M1-48: Modify

M2-1~M2-48: Modified

P11: The first resting position

P12: The first operating position

P21: Second resting position

P22: Second operating position

P31: Third resting position

FIG. 1 is a right side view of the bicycle operating device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 is a front view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 4 is a partial rear view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 5 is a partial right side view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 6 is a top view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along the line VII-VII of FIG. 5 .

FIG. 8 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 1 .

9 is a partial left side view of the bicycle operating device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device taken along line X-X of FIG. 9 .

FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 9 .

12 is a left side view of the bicycle operating device according to the third embodiment.

13 is a partial left side view of the bicycle operating device according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the bicycle operating device shown in FIG. 13 .

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the elements of the bicycle operating device.

16 to 19 show combinations of the configurations shown in FIG. 15 .

Embodiments are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same Reference numerals in the different drawings identify corresponding or identical elements.

first embodiment

Referring first to FIG. 1 , the bicycle operating device 10 according to the first embodiment is constructed to be mounted on a handlebar H. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is constructed to be mounted on a drop-down handlebar. However, the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 may be applied to other operating devices that are mounted on other types of handlebars such as flat handlebars, time trial handlebars, and bull horn handlebars. The handlebar H may also be referred to as the sink handlebar H.

The bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the bicycle brake BC1. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively coupled to the bicycle brake BC1 via the control element C1. Although control element C1 is a mechanical control cable in this embodiment, control element C1 may be other elements such as hydraulic hoses and electrical control cables. The control element C1 may also be referred to as the mechanical control cable C1.

In addition, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively connected to the bicycle electrical module BC2 via wireless communication. Examples of bicycle electrical components BC2 include electrical shifters, electrical suspensions, and electrical seatposts. In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is operatively connected via wireless communication to an electrical shifting device known as the bicycle electrical component BC2. The bicycle electrical component BC2 may also be referred to as an electrical shifting device BC2. Examples of electrical shifting devices BC2 include derailleurs and internal-gear hubs.

In this embodiment, the bicycle operating device 10 is constructed as The right-hand controls are designed to be operated by the rider's right hand to actuate the bicycle brake BC1 and the bicycle electrical assembly BC2. However, the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 can be applied to a left-hand control device.

In this application, the following directional terms "front", "rear", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "lateral", "upward", and "downward" and any other Similar directional terms refer to those directions based on a user (eg, a cyclist) sitting on the saddle of the bicycle (not shown) facing the handlebar H. Accordingly, these terms when used to describe the bicycle operating device 10 should be read relative to the orientation used when a bicycle equipped with the bicycle operating device 10 is in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface.

As seen in FIG. 1 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes a base member 12 , a brake operating member 14 , and an additional operating member 16 . The base member 12 includes a first end portion 12A and a second end portion 12B. The first end portion 12A is configured to be coupled to the handlebar H in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted to the handlebar H. The sinker handle H includes a curved portion H1. The first end portion 12A is constructed to be coupled to the curved portion H1 in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted to the handlebar H. The bicycle operating device 10 includes a mounting clamp 18 to couple the base member 12 to the handlebar H. As seen in FIG. 2 , the first end portion 12A includes a mounting surface 12E having a curvilinear shape corresponding to the dropper handlebar H. As seen in FIG. Specifically, the mounting surface 12E has a curved shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the curved portion H1.

As seen in Figures 1 and 2, the second end portion 12B Opposite to the first end portion 12A. The base member 12 includes a grip portion 12C disposed between the first end portion 12A and the second end portion 12B. The second end portion 12B includes a pommel portion 12D. The saddle bridge portion 12D extends obliquely upward from the grip portion 12C. The saddle bridge portion 12D is provided at a position higher than that of the first end portion 12A in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . The saddle bridge portion 12D can also be constructed to be grasped if needed and/or desired.

In this embodiment, the base member 12 includes a base body 13A and a grip cover 13B. The grip cover 13B at least partially covers the base body 13A. The first end portion 12A, the second end portion 12B, the gripping portion 12C, and the saddle bridge portion 12D are formed by at least one of the base body 13A and the gripping sleeve 13B. The grip cover 13B may be omitted from the base member 12 .

As seen in FIG. 1 , the brake operating member 14 is movably coupled to the base member 12 . The brake operating member 14 is movably coupled to the second end portion 12B. The brake operating member 14 is pivotally coupled to the base member 12 in the first direction D1. Specifically, the brake operating member 14 is pivotable in a first direction D1 relative to the base member 12 about a first pivot axis A1. The brake operating member 14 is pivotable relative to the base member 12 between the first rest position P11 and the first operating position P12. In other words, the brake operating member 14 is provided as a brake operating lever pivotable about the first pivot axis A1. In this embodiment, the first direction D1 is a circumferential direction defined around the first pivot axis A1.

In this application, the term "rest position" is used to refer to movable parts such as brake operators The member 14 and the additional operating member 16 maintain a stationary position in a state in which the movable part is not operated by the user. The term "operated position" is used to refer to the position at which the movable member has been operated by the user to perform the operation of the bicycle assembly.

As seen in FIG. 1 , the brake operating member 14 is pivotally coupled to the base member 12 via a first pivot pin 20 . The first pivot pin 20 defines a first pivot axis A1. The brake operating member 14 is biased toward the first rest position P11 with respect to the base member 12 by the first biasing member 21 ( FIG. 5 ). Therefore, the brake operating member 14 is in the first rest position P11 in a state in which the brake operating member 14 is not operated by the user. In the rest state in which the brake operating member 14 is in the first rest position P11 , the additional operating member 16 is at least partially closer to the first end portion 12A than the brake operating member 14 . However, the additional operating member 16 may be further away from the first end portion 12A than the brake operating member 14 in the rest state in which the brake operating member 14 is in the first rest position P11.

As seen in FIG. 3 , the additional operating member 16 is movably coupled to the brake operating member 14 . The additional operating member 16 is pivotably coupled to the brake operating member 14 in the second direction D2. In particular, the additional operating member 16 is pivotable in the second direction D2 relative to the brake operating member 14 about the second pivot axis A2. Although the second direction D2 is different from the first direction D1 in this embodiment, the second direction D2 may be equal to the first direction D1. The additional operating member 16 is pivotally coupled to the base member 12 via the brake operating member 14 . Thus, the additional operating member 16 can be relative to the bottom member 12 together with the brake operating member 14 about the first pivot axis A1 pivot.

The additional operating member 16 is pivotable relative to the brake operating member 14 about the second pivot axis A2 between the second rest position P21 and the second operating position P22. In this embodiment, the second direction D2 is a circumferential direction defined about the second pivot axis A2. The additional operating member 16 is biased toward the second rest position P21 relative to the brake operating member 14 by the second biasing member 44 ( FIG. 4 ). In the state where the additional operating member 16 is in contact with the brake operating member 14, the additional operating member 16 is in the second rest position P21. Therefore, in a state in which the additional operating member 16 is not operated by the user, the additional operating member 16 is in the second rest position P21.

The second pivot axis A2 is provided above the first pivot axis A1 in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted on the handlebar H. However, the second pivot axis A2 may be provided below the first pivot axis A1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . The second pivot axis A2 may be set at the same height as that of the first pivot axis A1 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 .

Although the additional operating member 16 is used as the shift operating member in this embodiment, the additional operating member 16 may be used as other operating members than the shift operating member. For example, the additional operating member 16 may be used as a suspension operating member where the bicycle electrical assembly includes an electrical suspension. The additional operating member 16 may be used as a seatpost operating member in cases where the bicycle electrical assembly includes an electrical seatpost.

As indicated by dashed line 14X in FIG. 3 , the brake operating member 14 may have a distal end portion 14X1 of the brake operating member 14 that extends from the The curved shape in which the proximal end portion 14X2 of the brake operating member 14 is offset. In Figure 3, the distal portion 14X1 is offset from the proximal portion 14X2 towards the side opposite the bicycle lateral center plane CP of the bicycle. In such an embodiment, the third rest position P31 of the additional operating member 16 is adjusted toward the opposite side to the bicycle lateral center plane CP.

As seen in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes a coupling structure 22 that pivotally couples the additional operating member 16 to the brake operating member 14 . Specifically, the coupling structure 22 includes a second pivot pin 24 . The second pivot pin 24 is attached to the brake operating member 14 and defines a second pivot axis A2. The additional operating member 16 is pivotably coupled to the brake operating member 14 about a second pivot axis A2 via a second pivot pin 24 .

As seen in Figure 6, the second pivot axis A2 is not parallel to the first pivot axis A1. Specifically, the second pivot axis A2 is not parallel to the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from above the bicycle operating device 10 in the mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 10 is mounted on the handlebar H. The second pivot axis A2 is perpendicular to the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from above the bicycle operating device 10 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 . However, the second pivot axis A2 may be inclined relative to the first pivot axis A1 when viewed from above the bicycle operating device 10 in the mounted state of the bicycle operating device 10 .

As seen in FIG. 5 , the bicycle operating device 10 also includes a cable operating structure 30 that is coupled to the brake operating member 14 to move in response to movement of the brake operating member 14 in the first direction D1 Mechanical control cable C1. Mechanical control cable C1 includes outer jacket (outer casing) C11, and an inner wire C12 which is movably provided in the outer casing C11. In this embodiment, a cable operating structure 30 is provided at the end of the brake operating member 14 to receive the end of the inner wire C12 of the mechanical control cable C1.

The cable handling structure 30 is coupled to the end of the inner wire C12 of the mechanical control cable C1. Specifically, the cable operating structure 30 includes a cable attachment portion 32 to couple the brake operating member 14 to the mechanical control cable C1. The cable attachment portion 32 is attached to the brake operating member 14 . In this embodiment, the second pivot pin 24 is attached to the cable attachment portion 32 of the cable handling structure 30 . However, the second pivot pin 24 may be attached directly to the brake operating member 14 without operating the structure 30 via a cable.

As seen in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes an electrical switch 34 to provide an electrical signal in response to movement of the additional operating member 16 . An electrical switch 34 is provided to the additional operating member 16 . In this embodiment, the electrical switch 34 is attached to the additional operating member 16 to move together with the additional operating member 16 in the second direction D2. The electrical switch 34 provides an electrical signal in response to the movement of the additional operating member 16 in the second direction D2. Although the electrical switch 34 is a normally open switch in this embodiment, other types of switches may be applied to the bicycle operating device 10 .

Although the electrical switch 34 is used as a shift control switch in this embodiment, the electrical switch 34 may be used as a switch other than a shift control switch. For example, the electrical switch 34 may be used as a suspension control switch where the bicycle electrical assembly BC2 includes an electrical suspension close. The electrical switch 34 may be used as a seatpost control switch where the bicycle electrical assembly BC2 includes an electrical seatpost.

As seen in FIGS. 5 and 7 , the additional operating member 16 includes a lever 36 and an attachment portion 38 . The rod 36 includes a first rod end 36A and a second rod end 36B. The first lever end 36A is pivotally coupled to the brake operating member 14 about a second pivot axis A2. The attachment portion 38 is provided at the second rod end 36B. The electrical switch 34 is attached to the attachment portion 38 . The attachment portion 38 includes an attachment base 38A and a cover 38B. The cover 38B is removably attached to the attachment base 38A with fasteners such as screws. Internal space 38C is defined by attaching base 38A and cover 38B. The inner space 38C is sealed by a sealing member (not shown) in a state where the cover 38B is attached to the attachment base 38A. The electrical switch 34 is provided in the inner space 38C of the attachment portion 38 . The bicycle operating device 10 includes an electronic substrate 39 . The electronic substrate 39 is fixed to the additional operating member 16 (eg, the attachment portion 38). The electronic substrate 39 is provided in the inner space 38C. The electrical switch 34 is mounted on the electronic substrate 39 .

As seen in FIG. 7 , the brake operating member 14 includes an actuating portion 40 that is arranged to face the electrical switch 34 for pressing the electrical switch 34 in response to movement of the additional operating member 16 . The actuating portion 40 may be provided on the base member 12 .

The actuating portion 40 includes a protrusion 40A facing the electrical switch 34 . The brake operating member 14 includes a receiving portion 42 . The receiving portion 42 is spaced apart from the actuating portion 40 in the second direction D2. The electrical switch 34 and the attachment part 38 are arranged on the actuating part 40 and the receiving part 42 in the second direction D2 between. The additional operating member 16 can be brought into contact with the receiving portion 42 . The additional operating member 16 is positioned at the second rest position P21 by the receiving portion 42 in a state where the additional operating member 16 is in contact with the receiving portion 42 .

The bicycle operating device 10 includes a second biasing member 44 . A second biasing member 44 is provided between the electrical switch 34 and the actuating portion 40 to bias the additional operating member 16 towards the second rest position P21. In this way, in a state in which the additional operating member 16 is not operated by the user, the additional operating member 16 is positioned at the second rest position P21 by the receiving portion 42 .

As seen in FIG. 7 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes a button element 46 to transmit the movement of the additional operating member 16 in the second direction D2 to the electrical switch 34 . The button element 46 is arranged on the attachment portion 38 to face the actuating portion 40 in the second direction D2. Specifically, the button element 46 is arranged to face the protrusion 40A in the second direction D2. In this embodiment, the second biasing member 44 includes a coil spring. The second biasing member 44 is held by the protrusion 40A and the button element 46 .

The button element 46 is in contact with the protruding portion 40A in a state where the additional operating member 16 is in the second operating position P22. This contact turns on the electrical switch 34 to provide an electrical signal. The electrical switch 34 is turned off without providing an electrical signal when the additional operating member 16 returns to the second rest position P21.

As seen in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes a wireless communication unit 48 which is connected to the electrical switch 34 to transmit wireless signals in accordance with the electrical signals. The wireless communication unit 48 is provided on one of the base member 12 and the brake operating member 14 . in this real In the embodiment, the wireless communication unit 48 is provided to the brake operating member 14 . However, the wireless communication unit 48 may be provided on the base member 12 .

As seen in FIG. 7 , the wireless communication unit 48 is attached to the brake operating member 14 . Specifically, the bicycle operating device 10 includes an additional attachment portion 49 . An additional attachment portion 49 is provided to the brake operating member 14 . The additional attachment portion 49 includes an additional attachment base 49A and an additional cover 49B. The additional attachment base 49A is attached to the brake operating member 14 . In this embodiment, the additional attachment base 49A is provided integrally with the brake operating member 14 as a one-piece unit member. The additional cover 49B is removably attached to the additional attachment base 49A with fasteners such as screws. The additional interior space 49C is defined by the additional attachment base 49A and the additional cover 49B. The additional inner space 49C is sealed by a sealing member (not shown) in a state where the additional cover 49B is attached to the additional attachment base 49A. The wireless communication unit 48 is provided in the additional inner space 49C of the additional attachment portion 49 .

The bicycle operating device 10 includes an additional electronic substrate 51 . The additional electronic substrate 51 is fixed to the additional attachment portion 49 . The additional electronic board 51 is provided in the additional interior space 49C. The wireless communication unit 48 is mounted on the additional electronic substrate 51 . The wireless communication unit 48 is electrically connected to the electrical switch 34 via the electrical wiring 50 . Specifically, the additional electronic board 51 is electrically connected to the electronic board 39 via the electrical wiring 50 . That is, the wireless communication unit 48 is electrically connected to the electrical switch 34 via the electronic substrate 39 , the additional electronic substrate 51 , and the electrical wiring 50 .

In this embodiment, the wireless communication unit 48 includes a processor 48A, memory 48B, signal generating circuit 48C, signal transmitting circuit 48D, and signal receiving circuit 48E. Accordingly, the wireless communication unit 48 may also be referred to as a wireless communication circuit 48 in this application. The processor 48A includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory controller. Memory 48B is connected to processor 48A. Memory 48B includes read only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM). ROM includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. RAM contains transitory computer-readable storage media. The memory 48B includes a plurality of storage areas, and each storage area has an address in ROM and RAM. The processor 48A controls the memory 48B to store data in and read data from the storage area of the memory 48B. Memory 48B (eg, ROM) stores programs. The program is read into the processor 48A, and thus causes the functions of the wireless communication unit 48 (eg, at least a portion of the functions of the signal generation circuit 48C and the signal transmission circuit 48D) to be performed.

The signal generating circuit 48C generates a wireless signal according to the electrical signal input from the electrical switch 34 . The signal generating circuit 48C uses a predetermined wireless communication protocol to superimpose the digital signal on the carrier wave to generate the wireless signal. The signal sending circuit 48D sends a wireless signal through the antenna 52 in response to the electrical signal input from the electrical switch 34 . In this embodiment, the signal generation circuit 48C may encrypt control information (eg, gear shift information) to generate an encrypted wireless signal. The signal generating circuit 48C encrypts the digital signal stored in the memory 48B using a cryptographic key. Signal sending circuit 48D Send encrypted wireless signals. As such, when the electrical switch 34 is turned on to provide an electrical signal, the wireless communication unit 48 wirelessly transmits a wireless signal to upshift or downshift the electrical shifting device BC2.

In addition, the signal receiving circuit 48E receives the wireless signal from the electric shifting device BC2 via the antenna 52 . In this embodiment, the signal receiving circuit 48E decodes the wireless signal to identify the information wirelessly transmitted from the electric shifting device BC2. The signal receiving circuit 48E can use the encryption key to decrypt the encrypted wireless signal. That is, the wireless communication unit 48 is configured to send wireless signals to control other bicycle electrical components, and to receive wireless signals to identify information from other bicycle electrical components. In other words, the wireless communication unit 48 is configured as a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. In addition to the electric shifting device BC2, other electric bicycle components may also include an electric suspension device and an electric seat tube. In this embodiment, the wireless communication unit 48 is integrally provided as a single module or unit. However, the wireless communication unit 48 may be composed of a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver, and the wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver are configured as separate modules or units disposed at different positions from each other. The signal receiving circuit 48E can be omitted from the wireless communication unit 48 .

As seen in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the bicycle operating device 10 includes an antenna 52 connected to the wireless communication unit 48 . The antenna 52 is mounted on the additional electronic substrate 51 . The wireless communication unit 48 , the additional electronic substrate 51 , and the antenna 52 are disposed in the additional inner space 49C of the additional attachment portion 49 . The wireless communication unit 48 wirelessly transmits the wireless signal through the antenna 52 according to the electrical signal. Antenna 52 may be included in the wireless communication unit 48, or can be integrated with the wireless communication unit 48 as a single module or unit.

The bicycle operating device 10 also includes a notification unit 54 . The notification unit 54 is connected to the wireless communication unit 48 to notify the user of the status of the wireless communication unit 48 . The notification unit 54 is provided on at least one of the base member 12 , the brake operating member 14 , and the additional operating member 16 . In this embodiment, as seen in FIG. 7 , the notification unit 54 is provided on the brake operating member 14 . However, the notification unit 54 may not be provided on the brake operating member 14 but may be provided on at least one of the base member 12 and the additional operating member 16 , or may be provided in addition to the brake operating member 14 . on at least one of the base member 12 and the additional operating member 16 . Examples of the conditions of the wireless communication unit 48 include signal transmission conditions and power conditions.

As seen in FIG. 7 , the notification unit 54 is mounted on the additional electronic substrate 51 . The notification unit 54 is provided in the additional inner space 49C of the additional attachment portion 49 . The notification unit 54 is electrically connected to the wireless communication unit 48 via the additional electronic board 51 . The notification unit 54 contains light emitting elements, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). However, the notification unit 54 may not include a light-emitting element but include other elements, such as a buzzer and/or an output interface of a cycle computer, or may include other elements in addition to the light-emitting element, For example, the output interface of a buzzer and/or a bicycle computer. The light from the notification unit 54 can be seen from the outside of the bicycle operating device 10 via the transparent window 55 .

As seen in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the bicycle operating device 10 also includes a power source 56 that is connected to at least one of the electrical switch 34 and the wireless communication unit 48 . A power source 56 is provided on at least one of the base member 12 , the brake operating member 14 , and the additional operating member 16 . In this embodiment, as seen in FIG. 8 , the power supply 56 is electrically connected to the wireless communication unit 48 to supply power (eg, a power supply voltage) to the wireless communication unit 48 . The power supply 56 supplies power to other components via the wireless communication unit 48 . However, the power supply 56 may be electrically connected to other components without going through the wireless communication unit 48 .

As seen in FIG. 7 , a power source 56 is provided on the brake operating member 14 . However, the power source 56 may not be provided on the brake operating member 14 but may be provided on at least one of the base member 12 and the additional operating member 16 , or may be provided on the base in addition to the brake operating member 14 on at least one of the member 12 and the additional operating member 16 . The power supply 56 is mounted on the additional electronic substrate 51 . The power supply 56 is provided in the additional inner space 49C of the additional attachment portion 49 .

In this embodiment, the power source 56 includes a battery 56A, a power generating element 56B, and a rectifying circuit 56C. The battery 56A is held by the battery holder 58 arranged in the additional inner space 49C of the additional attachment portion 49 . Examples of the battery 56A include a primary battery such as a lithium manganese oxide battery, and a secondary battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery. In this embodiment, battery 56A is a primary button cell. The electrical energy generating element 56B uses pressure and/or vibration to generate electrical energy. In this embodiment, the power generating unit The element 56B generates electrical energy (eg, alternating current) using pressure and/or vibration caused by movement of at least one of the brake operating member 14 , the additional operating member 16 , and the button element 46 . Examples of the power generating element 56B include piezoelectric elements. The electrical energy generating element 56B is attached to the electrical switch 34 and is disposed between the electrical switch 34 and the button element 46 . However, the electrical energy generating element 56B may be located in other locations. The power generating element 56B is electrically connected to the electronic substrate 39 . The power generating element 56B is electrically connected to the wireless communication unit 48 via the electronic substrate 39 . The rectifying circuit 56C is electrically connected to the power generating element 56B to rectify the power generated by the power generating element 56B. The rectifier circuit 56C is mounted on the electronic substrate 39 and is electrically connected to the wireless communication unit 48 and the power generating element 56B. Because the power generating element 56B and the rectifier circuit 56C are known in the art of electronics, they will not be described and/or shown in detail here for the sake of brevity. The power supply voltage is applied to the wireless communication unit 48 from the power supply 56 .

The wireless communication unit 48 includes a voltage regulator 48F. Voltage regulator 48F regulates the supply voltage to a level at which the various circuits of wireless communication unit 48 and notification unit 54 can operate properly. The voltage regulator 48F supplies the regulated voltage to the processor 48A, the memory 48B, the signal generation circuit 48C, the signal transmission circuit 48D, the signal reception circuit 48E, and the notification unit 54 . Voltage regulator 48F may be provided on power supply 56 .

Voltage regulator 48F switches the supply voltage between battery 56A and power generating element 56B. First, for example, the wireless communication unit 48 preferentially uses the power generated by the power generating element 56B to send wireless signals. When the wireless signal transmission is completed using only the power generated by the power generating element 56B, the voltage regulator 48F interrupts the supply of power from the battery 56A to reduce the standby power consumption of the battery 56A. When the transmission of the wireless signal is not completed due to insufficient power, the wireless communication unit 48 uses the power supplied from the battery 56A to transmit the wireless signal according to the electrical signal. If necessary, the remaining power generated by power generating element 56B can be charged to a rechargeable battery (not shown). In such an embodiment, a rechargeable battery may be provided in the power source 56 in place of the battery 56A or in addition to the battery 56A.

The bicycle operating device 10 has the following features.

(1) The bicycle operating device 10 includes the base member 12 , the brake operating member 14 , the additional operating member 16 , the electric switch 34 , and the wireless communication unit 48 . An electrical switch 34 is provided to the additional operating member 16 . The wireless communication unit 48 is provided on one of the base member 12 and the brake operating member 14 . Therefore, compared with the case where the wireless communication unit 48 is provided in the additional operating member 16, the degree of freedom of design of the bicycle operating device 10 can be improved.

(2) The brake operating member 14 includes an actuating portion 40 that is arranged to face the electrical switch 34 to press the electrical switch 34 in response to the movement of the additional operating member 16 . Therefore, the electric switch 34 can be easily pressed using the movement of the additional operating member 16 .

(3) The actuating portion 40 includes the protruding portion 40A facing the electrical switch 34 . Thus, the movement of the additional operating member 16 can be transmitted to the electrical switch 34 using the protrusion 40A.

(4) The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a cable operating structure 30 coupled to the brake operating member 14 for moving the mechanical control cable C1 in response to movement of the brake operating member 14 relative to the base member 12 . Thus, the brake operating member 14 and the additional operating member 16 can be used to operate the bicycle brake device and the bicycle electrical components, respectively, via the mechanical control cable C1 and wireless communication.

(5) The bicycle operating device 10 further includes a notification unit 54 provided on at least one of the base member 12 , the brake operating member 14 , and the additional operating member 16 . Therefore, information about the bicycle operating device 10 can be notified to the user.

(6) The notification unit 54 is connected to the wireless communication unit 48 to notify the user of the status of the wireless communication unit 48 . Therefore, the condition of the wireless communication unit 48 can be checked.

(7) The base member 12 includes a first end portion 12A, and a second end portion 12B opposite to the first end portion 12A. The brake operating member 14 is movably coupled to the second end portion 12B. In this way, a distance can be provided between the handlebar H and the brake operating member 14 . Therefore, the brake operating member 14 can be easily operated.

(8) The first end portion 12A includes a mounting surface 12E having a curvilinear shape corresponding to the sinker handle H. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the bicycle operating device 10 can be stably fixed to the sinker handlebar H. As shown in FIG.

(9) The base member 12 includes the grip portion 12C disposed between the first end portion 12A and the second end portion 12B. The grip portion 12C allows the user to easily operate the brake operating member 14 and additional operations. at least one of the working members 16 .

(10) The second end portion 12B includes the saddle portion 12D. The saddle bridge portion 12D allows the user to rest on the base member 12 during cycling.

(11) The brake operating member 14 is pivotable relative to the base member 12 between the first rest position P11 and the first operating position P12. In the rest state in which the brake operating member 14 is in the first rest position P11 , the additional operating member 16 is at least partially closer to the first end portion 12A than the brake operating member 14 . Therefore, the operability of the additional operating member 16 can be improved compared to the case where the additional operating member 16 is farther from the first end portion 12A than the brake operating member 14 .

(12) The brake operating member 14 is pivotably coupled to the base member 12 in the first direction D1. The additional operating member 16 is pivotably coupled to the brake operating member 14 in the second direction D2. The second direction D2 is different from the first direction D1. Thus, the movement of the additional operating member 16 and the movement of the brake operating member 14 can be distinguished. This allows the user to easily recognize each of the movement of the brake operating member 14 and the movement of the additional operating member 16 while simplifying the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 .

(13) Since the second pivot axis A2 is not parallel to the first pivot axis A1, the movement of the additional operating member 16 and the movement of the brake operating member 14 can be effectively distinguished. This allows the user to easily recognize each of the movement of the brake operating member 14 and the movement of the additional operating member 16 while simplifying the structure of the bicycle operating device 10 .

(14) The second pivot axis A2 is in the bicycle operating device 10 is provided above the first pivot axis A1 in the mounted state in which the handlebar H is mounted. Therefore, the radius of the pivotal movement of the additional operating member 16 can be made longer than, for example, the case where the second pivot axis A2 is provided below the first pivot axis A1 in the mounted state. This may reduce changes in the orientation of the additional operating member 16 relative to the brake operating member 14 as the additional operating member 16 pivots relative to the brake operating member 14 about the second pivot axis A2. Therefore, the movement of the additional operating member 16 relative to the brake operating member 14 can be stabilized.

(15) The power source 56 is connected to at least one of the electrical switch 34 and the wireless communication unit 48 . Accordingly, power can be supplied to the at least one of the electrical switch 34 and the wireless communication unit 48 .

(16) The power source 56 is provided on at least one of the base member 12 , the brake operating member 14 , and the additional operating member 16 . Thus, the bicycle operating device 10 including the power supply can be operated as a single unit.

Second Embodiment

The bicycle operating device 210 according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11 . The bicycle operating device 210 has the same structure and/or configuration as that of the bicycle operating device 10 except for the configuration of some elements. Therefore, elements having substantially the same action or function as the elements in the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals herein, and will not be described in detail again and/or for the sake of brevity show.

As seen in FIG. 9 , bicycle operating device 210 includes base member 12 , brake operating member 14 , additional operating member 16 , electrical switch 34 , wireless communication unit 48 , notification unit 54 , and power source 56 . An electrical switch 34 is provided to the additional operating member 16 .

Unlike the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment, the wireless communication unit 48 is provided to the base member 12 . The notification unit 54 is provided on the base member 12 . The power source 56 is provided on the base member 12 .

As seen in FIGS. 10 and 11 , the bicycle operating device 210 includes an additional attachment portion 249 . Additional attachment portions 249 are provided to the base member 12 . The additional attachment portion 249 includes an additional attachment base 249A and an additional cover 249B. Additional attachment base 249A is attached to base member 12 . In this embodiment, the additional attachment base 249A is provided integrally with the base body 13A of the base member 12 as a one-piece unit member. The additional cover 249B is removably attached to the additional attachment base 249A with fasteners such as screws. Additional interior space 249C is defined by additional attachment base 249A and additional cover 249B. The additional inner space 249C is sealed by a sealing member (not shown) in a state where the additional cover 249B is attached to the additional attachment base 249A. The wireless communication unit 48 is provided in the additional inner space 249C of the additional attachment portion 249 . As seen in FIGS. 9 and 11 , the additional electronic substrate 51 is electrically connected to the electronic substrate 39 via electrical wiring 50 .

In addition, the antenna 52 , the notification unit 54 , and the power source 56 are provided in the additional inner space 249C of the additional attachment portion 249 . Antenna 52, annunciation unit 54, and power supply 56 are mounted on an additional attachment that is fixed to part 249 on the additional electronic substrate 51 .

With the bicycle operating device 210, substantially the same effect as that of the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, since the power source 56 is provided to the base member 12, the bicycle operating device 210 including the power source 56 can be operated as a single unit.

Third Embodiment

The bicycle operating device 310 according to the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 12 . The bicycle operating device 310 has the same structure and/or configuration as the bicycle operating device 10 except for the configuration of some elements. Therefore, elements having substantially the same action or function as those in the above-described embodiments will be given the same reference numerals herein, and will not be described and/or shown in detail again here for the sake of brevity .

As seen in FIG. 12 , bicycle operating device 310 includes base member 12 , brake operating member 14 , additional operating member 16 , electrical switch 34 , wireless communication unit 48 , notification unit 54 , and power source 56 . Similar to the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment, an electric switch 34 is provided to the additional operating member 16 . Each of the wireless communication unit 48 , the notification unit 54 , and the power source 56 is provided on the brake operating member 14 .

Unlike the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment, the bicycle operating device 310 also includes a hydraulic unit 360 in place of the cable operating structure 30 . Hydraulic unit 360 is coupled to brake operating member 14 in response to braking The movement of the movable operating member 14 in the first direction D1 generates hydraulic pressure. Specifically, hydraulic unit 360 includes hydraulic cylinder 362 , piston 364 , return spring 365 , piston rod 366 , and hydraulic reservoir 368 . Piston 364 is movably disposed within hydraulic cylinder 362 . The hydraulic cylinder 362 and the piston 364 define a hydraulic chamber 370 . A return spring 365 is disposed within the hydraulic chamber 370 to bias the piston 364 toward the initial position. Brake operating member 14 is coupled to piston 364 via piston rod 366 . Hydraulic reservoir 368 is connected to hydraulic chamber 370 . The hydraulic chamber 370 is connected to the bicycle brake BC1 via the hydraulic hose C31. In this embodiment, the bicycle brake BC1 includes a hydraulic brake.

With the bicycle operating device 310, substantially the same effect as that of the bicycle operating device 10 of the first embodiment can be obtained.

Additionally, the bicycle operating device 310 also includes a hydraulic unit 360 coupled to the brake operating member 14 to generate hydraulic pressure in response to movement of the brake operating member 14 relative to the base member 12 . Thus, the brake operating member 14 and the additional operating member 16 can be used to operate the bicycle brake device and the bicycle electrical components, respectively, via hydraulic fluid and wireless communication.

Fourth Embodiment

The bicycle operating device 410 according to the fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 . With the exception of the base member 12 , the bicycle operating device 410 has the same structure and/or configuration as that of the bicycle operating device 310 . Therefore, it has the same elements as in the above-mentioned embodiment Elements with substantially the same action or function will be given the same reference numerals herein and will not be described and/or shown in detail again here for the sake of brevity.

As seen in FIG. 13 , bicycle operating device 410 includes base member 412 , brake operating member 14 , additional operating member 16 , electrical switch 34 , wireless communication unit 48 , notification unit 54 , and power source 56 . The base member 412 has substantially the same structure as that of the base member 12 of the first or third embodiment. However, the bicycle operating device 410 is configured to be attached to the bullhorn handlebar H4 provided as the handlebar H. Bullhorn handlebar H4 may also be referred to as handlebar H4.

The base member 412 includes a first end portion 412A and a second end portion 412B. The first end portion 412A is configured to be coupled to the handlebar H4 in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device 410 is mounted to the handlebar H4. The second end portion 412B is opposite to the first end portion 412A. The brake operating member 14 is movably coupled to the second end portion 412B. However, the first end portion 412A is configured to be coupled to the bar end H41 of the handlebar H4 in the installed state.

As seen in Figure 14, the base member 412 includes mounting holes 413 provided in the first end portion 412A. The handlebar end H41 of the handlebar H4 is provided in the mounting hole 413 . The hydraulic unit 360 is disposed at least partially within the handlebar end H41 of the handlebar H4. The cable operating structure 30 of the bicycle operating device 10 may be applied to the bicycle operating device 410 in place of the hydraulic unit 360 .

With the bicycle operating device 410, it is possible to obtain the same The function of the bicycle operating device 310 is substantially the same.

Additionally, the first end portion 412A is configured to be coupled to the handlebar end H41 of the handlebar H4 in the installed state. Therefore, the bicycle operating device 410 can be utilized as a handlebar operating device.

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Other configurations of the notification unit 54 and the power source 56 may be combined with the configurations of the wireless communication unit 48 described in the above-described embodiments.

FIG. 15 shows the configuration of the notification unit 54 and the power supply 56 . 16 to 19 show combinations of the configurations of the notification unit 54 and the power supply 56 .

In FIG. 15 , the notification unit 54X indicates that the notification unit 54 is provided to the additional operation member 16 . The notification unit 54Y indicates that the notification unit 54 is provided on the brake operating member 14 . The notification unit 54Z shows that the notification unit 54 is provided on the base member 12 . The power source 56X indicates that the power source 56 is provided to the additional operating member 16 . The power source 56Y indicates that the power source 56 is provided to the brake operating member 14 . The power source 56Z indicates that the power source 56 is provided on the base member 12 .

In FIGS. 16 to 19, each circle represents the configuration of each element. As seen in FIG. 16, the combination of the wireless communication unit 48Y, the notification unit 54Y, and the power source 56Y corresponds to each of the first, third, and fourth embodiments. As seen in FIG. 18, the combination of the wireless communication unit 48Z, the notification unit 54Z, and the power source 56Z corresponds to the second embodiment.

As seen in Figures 16 to 19, the notification unit 54 can be Provided on one of the base member 12 , the brake operating member 14 , and the additional operating member 16 . The notification unit 54 may be provided to both the brake operating member 14 and the additional operating member 16 . The notification unit 54 may be provided to both the base member 12 and the additional operating member 16 . The notification unit 54 may be provided to both the base member 12 and the brake operating member 14 . In addition, the notification unit 54 may be provided to each of the base member 12 , the brake operating member 14 , and the additional operating member 16 . The same applies to the configuration of the power supply 56 . Each of the modifications M1-1 to M1-48 and M2-1 to M2-48 can be applied to the bicycle operating device of the present invention.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art of bicycle technology from this disclosure that the above-described embodiments may be at least partially combined with each other.

As used herein, the term "comprising" and its derivatives means the presence of explicitly defined features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps but does not exclude other unrecited features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps. An open-ended term for the presence of groups, integers, and/or steps. This concept also applies to words of similar meaning, such as the terms "having", "including", and derivatives thereof.

The terms "member," "section," "portion," "part," "element," "body," and "structure" when used in the singular can have the dual meaning of a single part or a plurality of parts.

The serial numbers such as "first" and "second" described in this application are just identification numbers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order and the like. Also, for example, the term "first element" does not by itself imply the presence of a "second element", and the term "second element" The body does not imply the existence of a "first element".

The term "pair or pair" as used herein, in addition to encompassing configurations in which the paired elements have the same shape or structure as each other, may also encompass configurations in which the paired elements have different shapes or structures from each other.

Finally, terms of degree such as "substantially or substantially", "approximately or approximately", and "approximately or approximately" as used herein mean that the term it modifies has a reasonable amount of deviation such that the end result is not substantially changed.

Obviously, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. Accordingly, it is to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as expressly recited herein.

10: Bicycle operating device

12: Base member

12B: Second end part

12C: Grip part

12D: Saddle bridge part

14: Brake operating member

16: Additional operating components

20: First pivot pin

21: First biasing member

22: Coupling structure

24: Second pivot pin

30: Cable operation structure

32: Cable attachment part

34: Electric switch

36: Rods

36A: First rod end

36B: Second rod end

38: Attachment part

38A: Attaching the base

38B: Cover

40: Actuating part

40A: Protrusion

48: Wireless communication unit, wireless communication circuit

49: Additional attachment part

49B: Additional cover

54: Notification Unit

56: Power

56A: battery

A1: The first pivot axis

A2: Second pivot axis

C1: Control element, mechanical control cable

C11: Shell Cover

C12: inner steel wire

D1: first direction

BC1: Bicycle Brake

BC2: Bicycle Electric Components, Electric Shifter

Claims (17)

A bicycle operating device, comprising: a base member including a first end portion that can be mounted on a bicycle handlebar, and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion; a brake operating member that can be movably coupled to the base member about a pivot axis; an electrical switch actuated by a user's input operation; a hydraulic unit coupled to the brake operating member to operate in response to operation of the brake operating member a bicycle component; a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to the additional component in response to the input operation; and a power source electrically connected to the wireless communication unit to supply power to the wireless communication unit, wherein The power source is disposed on the base member, and when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis, the power source at least partially overlaps the hydraulic unit. A bicycle operating device, comprising: a base member, including a first end portion that can be mounted on a bicycle handlebar, and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion; a brake operating member, pivoting around The rotation axis is pivotally connected to the base member; the electric switch is activated by the user's input operation; the wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the electric switch to wirelessly transmit signals to the additional device in response to the input operation components; and a power source, which is electrically connected to the wireless communication unit to supply power to the wireless communication unit A communication unit, the power source is disposed on the base member, and when viewed from a direction parallel to the pivot axis, is disposed between the first end portion and the pivot axis. The bicycle operating device of claim 2, further comprising a hydraulic unit coupled to the brake operating member to generate hydraulic pressure in response to movement of the brake operating member relative to the base member. The bicycle operating device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the bicycle operating device further comprises an additional operating member movably coupled to the brake operating member, and the brake operating member further comprises an actuating portion, the The moving part is arranged to face the electric switch to press the electric switch in response to the movement of the additional operating member. The bicycle operating device of claim 4, wherein the actuating portion includes a protrusion facing the electric switch. The bicycle operating device according to claim 4, further comprising: a notification unit provided on at least one of the base member, the brake operating member, and the additional operating member. The bicycle operating device according to claim 6, wherein the notification unit is connected to the wireless communication unit to notify the user of the status of the wireless communication unit. The bicycle operating device of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a cable operating structure coupled to the brake operating member to move a mechanical control cable in response to movement of the brake operating member relative to the base member. The bicycle operating device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the brake operating member is movably coupled to the second end portion. The bicycle operating device of claim 9, wherein the first end portion includes a mounting surface having a curved shape corresponding to a drop handlebar. The bicycle operating device of claim 9, wherein the base member includes a grip portion disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion. The bicycle operating device of claim 9, wherein the second end portion includes a saddle bridge portion. The bicycle operating device of claim 9, wherein the first end portion is configured to be coupled to the handlebar end of the handlebar in the installed state. The bicycle operating device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the brake operating member is pivotable relative to the base member between a first rest position and a first operating position, and in a rest state in which the brake operating member is in the first rest position, the additional operating member At least partially closer to the first end portion than the brake operating member. The bicycle operating device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the brake operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member in a first direction and the additional operating member is pivotally coupled to a second direction For the brake operating member, the second direction is different from the first direction, and the electrical switch is configured to provide the electrical signal in response to movement of the additional operating member in the second direction. The bicycle operating device of claim 15, wherein the brake operating member is pivotable in the first direction about a first pivot axis relative to the base member, and the additional operating member is pivotable relative to the base member about a second pivot axis The brake operating member pivots in the second direction, and the second pivot axis is not parallel to the first pivot axis. The bicycle operating device of claim 15, wherein The brake operating member is pivotable in the first direction relative to the base member about a first pivot axis, the additional operating member is pivotable in the second direction relative to the brake operating member about a second pivot axis, and The second pivot axis is disposed above the first pivot axis in a mounted state in which the bicycle operating device is mounted on the handlebar.

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